Is your skin oily or prone to breakouts? Skincare, especially serums supercharged with the right ingredients can make a huge difference when it comes to keeping your skin clear and shine-free. Discover the best vegan serums for oily, combo and blemish-prone skin for every budget.

The best vegan serums for oily skin under £25

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

This serum combines two powerful ingredients: Niacinamide reduces the appearance of blemishes and prevents congestion whilst Zinc helps control sebum production.

Affordable and effective, this serum has been one of The Ordinary’s best-sellers for years.

RRP: From £5 - Find it on The Ordinary or Sephora UK

The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum

The Inkey List aim to create straightforward products that solve specific skin concerns and this serum is no exception.

This potent formula is powered by Niacinamide to target breakouts as well as Hyaluronic Acid to retain moisture. It’s super lightweight and easily fits into your skincare routine, morning and/or evening.

RRP: £7.99 - Find it on The Inkey List, Lookfantastic or Sephora UK

Byoma Clarifying Serum

Infused with antioxidant-rich blue tansy, exfoliating PHA, clarifying zinc and a blend of protecting tri-ceramide complexes, this serum unclogs pores and restores balance without irritating your skin.

The perfect one if you’re dealing with oiliness AND inflammation.

RRP: £12.99 - Find it on Cult Beauty, Space NK or Sephora UK

Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum

Feeling like your skin is all over the place and as stressed as you are? Just breathe and try this clarifying serum.

Powered by willow bark extract, niacinamide and a zinc blend, the formula decongests pores, reduces redness and restores your skin balance.

Top tip: apply it on slightly damp skin for even better absorption.

RRP: £18 - Find it on Versed or Lookfantastic

Facetheory Porebright Niacinamide 10% Refining Serum

If you struggle with both inflammation and pigmentation, this serum is for you.

Lightweight but mighty, the formula features purifying Niacinamide as well as exfoliating Salicylic acid and Azelaic acid which helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

This serum is very potent and you only need a tiny amount so it will last a while.

RRP: £22 - Find it on Facetheory

More amazing vegan serums for blemish-prone & oily skin

Glossier Super Pure Serum

This lightweight, gel-like serums rebalances your skin without drying it in just 4 weeks.

The formula contains… you guessed it, Niacinamide and Zinc aka the winning combo to tackle oiliness and congestion.

RRP: £32 - Find it on Glossier or Sephora

Pai All Become Clear Serum

This serum is your saviour if your blemish-prone skin is also on the sensitive side and ingredients such as salicylic acid are too harsh.

Both balancing and protecting, the formula harnesses the benefits of Zinc and Copaiba from the wild harvested Brazilian Copaifera tree.

Together they reduce the sebum build-up, soothe irritation and clear congestion without making your skin turn against you.

RRP: £39 - Find it on Sephora UK or Lookfantastic

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum

This skin-refining formula boasts a 10% Clarity Acid Complex including 2% Salicylic acid and 1% Mandelic acid to promote smoother-looking skin.

The hydrating fusion of Strawberry water, Leaf extract, Enzymes and Hyaluronic acid helps get rid of pesky bumps while making your skin look plumped and rejuvenated.

RRP: £39.50 - Find it on Cult Beauty or Sephora

Medik8 Clarity Peptides Serum

When stress and hormones make your oily skin breakout, this clarifying serum comes to the rescue.

The formula is supercharges with Niacinamide, Zinc and Crystalide™ peptides which help restore a radiant complexion.

Plus, the milky serum is free from harsh exfoliating ingredients, so that it won’t drive your skin crazy.

RRP: £45 - Find it on Medik8, Sephora UK or Lookfantastic

Murad Deep Relief Blemish Treatment

Crafted with inspiration from dermatological procedures targeting stubborn blemishes, this Salicylic acid serum works to clarify the skin.

Additionally, the inclusion of premium ground cherry extract aids in reducing redness and providing essential hydration to alleviate discomfort.

Moreover, an invisible film-forming polymer creates a protective 'second skin,' enhancing ingredient efficacy and prolonging their stay on the skin for optimal results.

RRP: £45 - Find it on Murad, Sephora or Cult Beauty

Ulé Tout est Clear Anti-Imperfections Serum

For those who want it all, this serum is an absolute powerhouse that not only helps clear your skin but also boosts radiance and targets signs of ageing.

It is infused with plant-derived Succinic acid that buffs away dead skin cells, soothing Rice extract, protecting Lavender extract and of course the brand’s Pure Botany Blend, targeting fine lines and uneven skin tone for a flawless finish.

RRP: £67 - Find it on Cult Beauty or Space NK

Dermalogica Age Bright Clearing Serum

This two-in-one serum tackles breakouts and combats visible signs of skin ageing simultaneously.

Powered by Salicylic Acid, this potent formula targets and minimises breakouts, promoting clearer skin.

The brand’s signature AGE Bright™ Complex and Phytoactives sourced from the Resurrection Plant, renowned for its resilience, provide hydration and smoothness to the skin.

But that’s not it. This versatile serum also harnesses the powers of Niacinamide and White Shiitake Mushroom to enhance skin tone, promoting a brighter and more uniform complexion.

RRP: £75 - Find it on Dermalogica, Sephora or Space NK

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